Dr. Gregory William Basil
Dr. Basil is largely focused upon minimally invasive approaches to the spine with a special focus on endoscopic spinal surgery.
Dr. Basil grew up in New York and attended NYU’s Stern School of Business where he double majored in finance and accounting. He subsequently worked at BlackRock Financial Management’s New York City office in the Financial Markets Advisory Group. Dr. Basil ultimately left finance to pursue medicine, and attended the Tufts Postbaccalaureate Premedical program followed by the Tufts University School of Medicine where he graduated with Alpha Omega Alpha distinction. He completed neurosurgery residency at the University of Miami/Jackson Memorial Hospital along with a two year fellowship in complex and minimally invasive spine with a sub-specialty interest in endoscopic spinal surgery.
Dr. Basil has a broad range of research interests including minimally invasive endoscopic approaches to the spine and advancing endoscopic spinal technique and technology. He has a particular interest in understanding clinical outcomes through novel, objective, activity-based metrics – a topic on which he has published extensively.
Dr. Basil’s research interests include:
- Endoscopic approaches to the spine
- Novel ultra-minimally invasive surgical techniques to treat spinal pathology
- Developing and modelling patient outcomes using objective activity-based metrics
- Enhanced Recovery After Surgery protocols to decrease patient pain and improve perioperative experience
- Surgical education and training
Honors and Awards
David L. Kasdon award for excellence in neuroscience (Tufts University)
Awake Endoscopic Spinal Surgery
Awake procedures usually result in shorter operating room time and less postoperative pain.
Minimally Invasive Decompressive Surgery
MIDS uses smaller incisions than traditional surgery which provides minimal trauma to surrounding tissues.
Minimally Invasive Lateral Fusion Surgery
Lateral lumbar fusion has less damage to the midline back muscles, easier access to the spine, and improved alignment of the spinal bones.
Minimally Invasive Anterior Fusion Surgery
The majority of studies show a fusion success rate of over 90% using the ALIF approach.
Cervical Disc Arthroplasty
Cervical disc replacement replaces damaged cervical discs with artificial ones to alleviate pain and restore mobility.
Robotic Spine Surgery
Robotic assisted spine surgery can preserve muscles, tendons and ligaments which are the patient’s natural anatomy.
Our Hospital
UHealth combines exceptional patient care, breakthrough research, and novel education to create an innovative approach to health care.
Why Choose Us
Our comprehensive and innovative spine service includes the latest surgical technologies such as minimally invasive spine, robotics and complex spinal reconstructions.
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Neurosurgery at UM
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Professional Activities
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Leading Endoscopic Spine Surgeon